What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACNP/ PA- Cardiothoracic & Structural Heart Services position at Erlanger?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate ACNP or PA to join our Cardiology team. This hybrid position combines inpatient and outpatient clinical responsibilities with key administrative duties. Clinically, the provider will support cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery services, including structural heart care, by managing patient evaluations, follow-ups and coordination of care across settings. In the inpatient setting, responsibilities include rounding, collaborating with the care team and assisting with procedures as appropriate. Outpatient duties involve seeing patients in clinic, conducting pre- and post- operative assessments and supporting continuity of care.
In addition to clinical work, the provider will take an active role in administrative functions such as quality reporting, ensuring billing compliance and working closely with the quality team to support program goals. The APP will also lead and facilitate structural heart team meetings, contributing to strategic planning and multidisciplinary collaboration.
The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm, offering a consistent daytime shift that supports both patient care and administrative engagement.
Education Required
Graduate of Master's degree Physician Assistant program OR Masters degree in Nursing with successful completion of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
Experience Required
A minimum of two years of experience in an intensive care setting
Preferred
One year of experience in a cardiothoracic intensive care setting.
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required
Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Tennessee. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward. Current ACLS.
Licensed as an Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Tennessee
Licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in the state of Tennessee
National certification in a specialty (such as ACNP, ANP, CCNS, FNP)
BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward
Certificate of fitness from the state of Tennessee
Department Position Summary
The APP will support both inpatient and outpatient cardiothoracic surgery and structural heart services. In addition to direct patient care, the role includes administrative responsibilities such as quality reporting, billing compliance and leading the structural heart meetings. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:00pm.
Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN
ACNP/ PA- Cardiothoracic & Structural Heart Services
Standard Hours
Regular
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate ACNP or PA to join our Cardiology team. This hybrid position combines inpatient and outpatient clinical responsibilities with key administrative duties. Clinically, the provider will support cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery services, including structural heart care, by managing patient evaluations, follow-ups and coordination of care across settings. In the inpatient setting, responsibilities include rounding, collaborating with the care team and assisting with procedures as appropriate. Outpatient duties involve seeing patients in clinic, conducting pre- and post- operative assessments and supporting continuity of care.
In addition to clinical work, the provider will take an active role in administrative functions such as quality reporting, ensuring billing compliance and working closely with the quality team to support program goals. The APP will also lead and facilitate structural heart team meetings, contributing to strategic planning and multidisciplinary collaboration.
The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm, offering a consistent daytime shift that supports both patient care and administrative engagement.
Education Required
Graduate of Master's degree Physician Assistant program OR Masters degree in Nursing with successful completion of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
Experience Required
A minimum of two years of experience in an intensive care setting
Preferred
One year of experience in a cardiothoracic intensive care setting.
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required
Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Tennessee. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward. Current ACLS.
Licensed as an Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Tennessee
Licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in the state of Tennessee
National certification in a specialty (such as ACNP, ANP, CCNS, FNP)
BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward
Certificate of fitness from the state of Tennessee
Department Position Summary
The APP will support both inpatient and outpatient cardiothoracic surgery and structural heart services. In addition to direct patient care, the role includes administrative responsibilities such as quality reporting, billing compliance and leading the structural heart meetings. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:00pm.
Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN
ACNP/ PA- Cardiothoracic & Structural Heart Services
Standard Hours
Regular
